General Hospital
ABC Announces November Sweeps Preview For General Hospital!
ABC issued their official press releases for tune-in for their top daytime and primetime shows during the key November Sweeps ratings period! Here is what the alphabet network had to say about what is to come in Port Charles!
“November is about family on ABC’s General Hospital, with family secrets that will change what everyone thought to be true, and includes a bittersweet goodbye. The Quartermaine, Scorpio and Corinthos families are shocked as loved ones return in body and in spirit. The truth is revealed about the mysterious Duke Lavery, while Patrick tries to move on with his life. The Quartermaines’ Thanksgiving tradition continues as they give thanks for all that is involved in being a family – the good, the bad and everything in between…the circle of life. The November storylines coincide with the surprising return of fan favorite Sean Kanan. General Hospital airs Monday through Friday (2:00-3:00 p.m., ET).”
So soapers, what are you most excited to see come November on GH? Let us know!
The latest ratings are out for the week of October 26-30, 2026 and the big takeaways include: that CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates was separated by only 23,000 viewers behind third place (of the soaps) General Hospital! For the last several weeks, Beyond the Gates has been closing the gap on this year’s winner for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, and continuing to best GH in the key demos.
According to the latest Nielsen ratings breakdown from Soap Opera Network, the final week of October brought Beyond the Gates 1.790 million on average tuning-in and the show set a season high in total viewers. Meanwhile, General Hospital hit a new season low! The long-running ABC soap had 1.813 million for the week, and once again the series did not go over the 2 million mark.
Meanwhile, in the key Women 18-49 demo, Beyond the Gates was firmly ahead of GH with a rating share of 0.21, while General Hospital had 0.17 rating share.Then, in the key Women 25-54 demo, Beyond the Gates was once again ahead of the ABC soap with a ratings share for that demo at 0.30 while GH came in with 0.26.
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MORE BY THE NUMBERS
In addition and comparatively, Beyond the Gates +22,000 viewers week-to-week, and had the largest gains in viewership year-to-year in daytime TV with +267,000 from this in 2025.. However, General Hospital seems to be going in reverse. The show was down -56,000 viewers week-over-week and down -22,000 year-over-year .
BEYOND THE GATES
Let’s take a look at some of the storylines that had people tuning-in to Beyond the Gates during the ratings week:
Hayley (Marquita Goings) attempted a massive shocker regarding her pregnancy and tried to use it to extract money from Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett). Although, Bill saw right through her game, he demanded a paternity test, and made it clear he has no intention of raising the child—planning instead to pay her off to take the baby and leave. Meanwhile, Hayley confided her plan to her cousin Randy (Maurice P. Kerry).
Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) and Naomi Hamilton (Arielle Prepetit) clashed over Jacob’s ongoing investigation into The Impaler, causing significant strain in their marriage. At the same time, Smitty (Mike Manning) considered taking matters into his own hands—including potentially heading to Mexico for evidence—while Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) worried about what comes next.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL
Over at General Hospital for the ratings period, the story served up included:
Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) teamed up to investigate what really happened to Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). Later, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) leads them to Jack’s dead body.
Jude (Wil Traval) dropped a bombshell claim to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn); that he is Phoebe’s father, while Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) signed their divorce papers.
Then, Danny caught Rocco (Finn Carr) and Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) sharing a kiss, plus the shocking return of Heather Webber (Alley Mills) capped the week.
Now the questions become; without having much promotional synergy in the ABC day-part to draw more eyeballs it is not helping but hurting General Hospital. It seems Beyond the Gates is also a benefactor of a one-two-three punch of CBS soaps (Y&R, B&B and BTG) and promotion.
However, that still doesn’t take away the fact that Beyond the Gates is close to besting GH in all ratings category as they go head-to-head in some markets across the country.
So, are you excited to see Beyond the Gates climb in the ratings? Are you concerned for General Hospital? Do you think they can stave off Beyond the Gates in total viewers or will the upstart soap overtake them in the next ratings report? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
Antonio Sabáto Jr., the former Jagger Cates of General Hospital and GH: Night Shift, and the former Dante Damiano of The Bold and the Beautiful has issued his first public statement since the incident involving his son, Jack’s arrest in Alaska for a fatal hit-and-run.
Jack is the son of Sabáto Jr. and Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen, and according to court documents obtained by KTUU Jack, was allegedly driving a white Chevy Tahoe when he hit and killed Carl Simmonds, 42, near an intersection in Anchorage around 5:35 a.m. on Monday, November 9.
The reports indicated that Jack fled the scene — but later decided to called the cops to say he hit “something” that “suddenly appeared in the road” while he was “doing late-night DoorDashing.”
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Now, Antonio has taken to his Instagram breaking his silence on the situation, sharing, “At this time, my family and I are navigating an extremely sensitive and deeply personal matter.”
He added, “As a father, my love for my children remains unconditional, and my priority is the well-being of my family. We ask that the public and members of the media honor our privacy during this difficult time and keep us all in your thoughts and prayers.”
The soap alum concluded, “I also wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the gentleman who tragically lost his life. My thoughts and prayers are with them as well. We sincerely appreciate your compassion, understanding, and respect for the privacy of everyone affected.”
Jack Sabáto was arraigned in court on Tuesday, November 10 with bail set at $5,000, and a no-driving order and the potential of $5,000 penalty fees if he fails to attend future court appearances.
Antonio is the father to Jack, 34, daughter, Mina Sabato, 24 and son, Antonio Sabáto III, 15.
This is a developing story. You can check out Antonio’s official statement below.
So, let us know your thoughts on this tragic hit-and-run, which claimed the life of another man, and Antonio’s statement, via the comment section below.
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Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Ava’s (Maura West) daughter Avery looks quite different, starting on today’s November 9 episode of General Hospital. That’s because GH has made Avery into a full-blown teenager and the role is now being played by actress Alya Bullington.
In her debut, the Tennessee native was thrown into the deep soap waters with Daytime Emmy winners, Maurice Benard and Eden McCoy (Josslyn). Bullington weighed-in to TV Insider about her first scene which featured Avery overhearing a fight between Sonny and Josslyn.
She explained “It was something I have never done before, I did not have a lot of experience with the screaming and the crying stuff, but I got my first script, and I was like, ‘OK, this is a huge opportunity to learn so much about how that stuff works and to become this character that I have never even tried playing before.’”
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THE TEENAGED VERSION OF AVERY WILL HAVE A LOT TO CONTEND WITH
Speaking of working with McCoy, Bullington shared, “She’s incredible. I remember her just laughing and making jokes on set, and then the minute that they started taping, she just locked in and she cried immediately, and my first thought was, ‘I want to be able to do that.’
The soap opera newcomer added, “I think she just inspired me so much because she is so great and she can just lock into whatever character she wants to in the moment.”
The character of Avery was born back in 2014, but as recently as the October 8 episode of General Hospital, the character was suddenly referred to as a teenager. This is the second young female character in recent months to be aged up following the casting of Kayden Brenna Tokarski as Scout Cain.
As for her take on Avery and what’s ahead, Alya said,“She’s emotional, and she’s curious, and she’s a really fun person to play because so much stuff is happening in her life. I think she’s kind of confused about what’s happening and what to believe.”
So, what do you think about General Hospital making Avery a teenager? Are you excited to see the conflict between Sonny, Ava and Avery now that they have aged up the character? Share your thoughts and welcome Alya to GH via the comment section below.
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The return of Sean Kanan is no secret. There is no talk in the release about a farewell to Edward Quartermaine/John Ingle.
Is it me or doesn’t the press release state a “bittersweet goodbye”?
It mentions “a bittersweet goodbye” which is obviously the farewell to Edward.
So of course you will bring Ryan Lavery from All My Children in to meet his “Uncle”? Cameron Mathison would be a shoe in.
Oh dear God I hope not. Of all the characters they could bring on Ryan Lavery is at the bottom of my list. Sorry. Now David Hayward I could get into.
I so agree! Ryan Lavery is not even ON my list. The show isn’t big enough for him. 🙂 Half the cast would have to go, to make room for RYAN. I pray that thought will never enter their minds. His arrival just might ruin the show for good.
The only way I would want to see Ryass Lavery on General Hospital would be pieces, as an organ donor. Not that anyone would want his brain – unless some zombie-snacking was in order.
There has never been a worse, show-eating character anywhere, and that’s saying something when you think of Sonny Corinthos, Jason Morgan, Phyllis Newman, or Victor Newman. Lavery is still the King of the Douche.
LOL! ITA!
This show is so good, that I think Gloria Monty must be smiling down from heaven. The writing is amazing and the actors bring it all to life so wonderfully. It is quite literally the Best show on Daytime.
I respectfully disagree wholeheartedly. Gloria Monty ran a show where the bad guys paid for their crimes, and were not the reigning heroes of the show. Under her watch, villains and murderers were not made into the misunderstood good guys. The moral compass of GH has been missing since Claire Labine left the building. How I long for the heart and humanity she wrote the show with!!
So basically what you are saying is the mob members should all get what they have coming to them. Given the Mob is basically seen as being the bad guys. So Jason deserved to die, as did Joe Jr, and likewise Sonny and Duke as well.
I don’t really care how they leave the show…as long as they do. They could ride off on the back of a coffee truck with a mariachi band, they could fall off the docks, they could go in a yellow Submarine for all I care. For all of us fans who have waited for the REAL GH to come back, I would say we have been more than patient. It has been SIXTEEN long, agonizing, shoot-out filled, bullet riddled, blood drenched misogynistic years of the Sonny and Jason Show. Those of you who have liked or enjoyed that….I say youve had it for more than long enough. Now it’s time to move on, and restore the show before its 50th anniversary and hopefully well beyond!
I hope to see more Liz she is my fav… & if I don’t see her then I don’t watch!!! I hope something good 4 her to come…
I watch, but I agree…I want more Liz! I want a strong story line for her, and a strong man in her life now that Jason and Lucky are gone!
You don’t see the lying slut and then you don’t watch. Who cares. Obviously you are not a soap fan.
Lying sluts are a soap staple. I like Liz a lot. Is she perfect? No, but that’s why I watch. Do I watch when she’s not on? Of course. Not one character does a show make. Heaven forbid we go back to the days of 3 characters as a constant presence on our screens. I hope Liz finds herself a good man.
The return of A J and maybe Jason and Robin.
Jason recast!!!
please recast for character Jason and I agree with M.B. here!!!!
Robin’s return just in time for Thanksgiving would be so awesome!!! I miss her and Patrick being together!!! I already miss Jason too even though I know he won’t be back for a little while I hope sooner than later…Another Thanksgiving blessing would be some great news and or happiness for LuLu & Dante as well as for Ms. Elizabeth!!! You all are doing an awesome job keep up the great work with the other story lines!!!
I agree with you,Ta’she.. I miss Jason when I watched him and vanished once more time after that I’ve tears from my eyes when Steve Burton left there. that reminded me miss my real life dad gone in 2005 🙁
Please let Alan come back before Edward’s funeral.
Alan is sure to make an appearance “in spirit” for Edward’s funeral. (I hope!)
But if they want ratings: Bring Trevor St. John on as Victor!!
Agree on both counts!
I agree please bring Trevor St John as Victor to GH. That handsome man is so missed on my screen that it is painful sometime not seeing him as Todd. I have accepted that Roger’s version of Todd is who the TPTB wanted. But I myself loved Trevor and accepted him as Todd and was grateful for the years of entertainment he gave as an actor in his role of Todd. What I loved the most was he did not play him as a cartoon character that I personally see Todd as today.
oh my god momma gloria must be smiling from heaven, g.h. rocks bring back laura , lucky and ethen, nick. spencer baby jake. thank you ron, frank and annie for saving our soap.
The show is fantastic, the writing is suberb. I like that Jason’s body was not found so that is being left open; either for recast or Steve to return at a later date. Something needs to be adcded about John Ingles passing; a Memorial written in or something. To just go on without saying or doing something out of respect and honor for his part in GH is not right at all! And please no pairing of Sam and John. OMGosh no way. His place and heart should stay with Natalie and their child. Get rid of Duke Lavery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Debbie,
We all have to remember that these are human beings behind the writers/characters, and they had to go through their own grief process when John died. I’m not sure what GH’s write-to-tape ratio is, but I’d be willing to bet that it’s already been taped-and when we DO see it, it will be something that does John/Edward proud…
The return of Kimberly McCallaugh ( Robin)
That would be awesome the return of robin ….
That’s a nice thanksgiving to be thankful for …….
so back when Luke ran over little Jake it was hinted that all was not as it seemed … since i believe AJ is the force behind all the Duke and Jerry evil … i wonder if AJ is behind that too .. he never forgave Jason for taking Michael away …
those are good points to ponder !
Don’t know why ABC and GH think fans are happy with the return of Sean Kanan. I AM NOT
I have to agree. I never liked his character
Omg !!!in not happy either imagine he comes back as jason …..I totally agree with you …
karen i agree who cares about the return of sean kanan
he or no one could ever replace steve burton as jason
i say to ABC GET RID OF DUKE LAVERY ASAP!!! the sooner the better
he is stiff, boring, creepy and he killed off one of a favorites jason or did he?
no matter he needs to go i say go no and do not return
Is there any chance Elizabeth, Patrick or Maxie will have a story for November?
hope so. I love all 3.
There are only two Quartermaines left, how can they do Thanksgiving??
There are three left after Edward’s passing– Monica, Tracy and Michael. Plus, one more wee one will be revealed, and another one is returning (AJ). Also, Ned may not be on the show–at least not YET–but he is a Q too (Brooklyn also, but I am not so sure we’ll see her), as is Skye, via adoption. And perhaps, the ghost of another?
–based on what I read at generalhospitalhappenings
I’m just thrilled Monica & Tracy are finally getting some airtime and storylines! Love those two no matter who they share scenes with, but especially when they share scenes together. The Quartermaines are GH and it sounfs like we’ll be treated to more Q time.
I am most excited to see Quartermaine family and friends return for appearances on GH – probably for “Edward Q” played by the late “John Ingle’s” funeral. It will be a very sad episode or episodes, since John Ingle just passed away recently, but we know he is at peace in Heaven with his real beautiful wife. We should see Skye, Ned, AJ and dear Alan in “spirit”!!!!! Perhaps even Brooklyn will make an appearance, her mother Lois – and some other actors who are related to Mr. Q by marriage. Should be a very exciting, although somewhat sad, time for Port Charles.
They will probably have two funerals for Edward and Jason ….
Meanwhile monica makes a call someone comes back I think its AJ UNLESS THEY RECAST HIM AS JASON ….TIME WILL TELL ….WAIT AND SEE …
So far Jason is presumed dead but I think he is still alive. The Q’s may have a memorial service for Jason since they have not found his body. A J comes back as himself – as we now know – and wants to get to know his son – Michael better. If they decide to recast Jason, I wonder who it will be. Steve Burton plans to come back to Pt Charles on some occasions – the future of Jason and GH should prove to be very interesting!!!!!!
I certainly would not mind a Jason recast. Hopefully with someone who has chemistry with Kelly because despite the love scenes that had some fans in raptures over, Steve and Kelly were a big dud. Character-wise, Jason had lots more chemistry with Brenda than with Sam.
I will be glad to see the end/back of Duke Lavery. He is creepy and totally lacking in credibility. I am really surprised Luke isn’t already using his contacts in Europe to find out about Duke’s activities in recent years.
I am not looking forward to a return of Jerry Jax, especially as a bad boy love interest for Alexis who deserves better than Jerry. I’d much prefer to see Ned come back and sweep her off her feet. Or how about a return visit from Rick. Recast that role with someone delicious and see what happens. Too bad they used Richard Steinmetz as Joe Jr. because he would have been a credible recast of Rick. I hate it that RS is off the show. He had incredibly hot chemistry with Tracy/Jane.
OK. When is Lucy Coe coming to town to take over Crimson?
Do we really have to revisit the Franco crap? That was the most awful character ever conceived for the show. I can’t even bear to watch the actor any more because of that repulsive degenerate character.
I will be glad to see that back of NuKristina. If we are getting a Starr-Trey pairing I can buy into that because there is chemistry there.
How soon will Connie be put in a straight jacket? Maybe she can share a room with Heather.
Duke is a douche I think the writers waiting to see ratings then they will see if he stays ….I don’t like duke @ all.
I don’t think dam willl have Chemistry with Sean (AJ) as jason …she has more Chemistry with John then anyone .they were together on port Charles ….
they have insane chemistry ….LOL LOL LMFAO ABOUT STRAIGHT JACKET YOU ARE FUNNY ….RIGHT ABOUT STARR AND TREY I AGREE …..
I hope both Robin and Jason come back. I really miss Robin and Patrick together.Jason needs to come back and be with sam and his son and fight off AJ
Jason is alive in Europe getting the dirt on Duke Lavery. He will come back and save the day. Sam will discover hes alive & help him
How can Jason be alive? He was dead long before he got shot at the docks. I swear I haven’t seen that man act “alive” in years.
And Jason has Duke beat for murders and all along bad guy behavior. And at least Duke doesn’t wear the same teeshirt and jeans for years on end. PEEE UUUU…..
there was a scene between Tracy & Luke where they said noone ever dies in Port Charles.Jason is too important a character to kill off.These writers are not stupid
Glad they’ll have something for John Ingle’s passing. I’m sure there will be lots of flashbacks and people coming back (in reality or spiritually) for it which will be nice. Also happy about the Q Thanksgiving tradition. It’s nice to see some things come back. Not sure I really care about SK, aka AJ, coming back AGAIN, but it is what it is and we’ll just have to see who knew he was alive and what he’s been up to. I certainly hope there is LESS Sam now. I’m sick and tired of her, eventhough I do like her with McBain. Actually, I’m sick of all the Davis girls. I’m also glad Jason fell into the harbor. Hopefully IF he comes back/is found alive, he’ll actually have his brain back and maybe even Jake with him. I’m certain Robin won’t be back until Patrick has finally moved on or gotten comfortable with dating – it is a soap after all. I want Elizabeth to have a good story possibly with her father coming to town. Luke can leave town and stay gone with Lucky. Duke can have Anna because I always loved them together but this time she can stay police commissioner and have to deal with her love for him and his being the real mob boss. You know – good girl, bad boy – classic love story for soaps! Loved Anna-Duke; Loved Liz-Jason. Tha’s what I’d like – you asked. LOL
bring back Jason!! Or replace him. General hospital is not the same without him!!!! I’m going to stop watching unless you bring him back.